- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · California City, CA
California City Middle
Federal NCES profile for California City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062523002042
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California City Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in California City · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.1:1
- large classes for California
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
California City Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California City Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in California City, CA.
School address
District: Mojave Unified · California
NCES ID 062523002042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
California City Middle held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 062523002042 · California City, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 28.1:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: California City High (604 students)
California City Middle held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
California City Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- California Cit
California City High
604 students
- Robert P. Ulri
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary
503 students
- Hacienda Eleme
Hacienda Elementary
497 students
- This school
California City Middle
478 students
- Mojave Element
Mojave Elementary
420 students
- Mojave Jr./Sr.
Mojave Jr./Sr. High
400 students
What this shows California City Middle reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How California City Middle compares
California City Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
89.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,357
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
African American 33.5%
White 10.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, California City Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mojave Unified reports $16,357 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| California City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert P. Ulrich Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hacienda Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mojave Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mojave Jr./Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about California City Middle
How many students attend California City Middle?
California City Middle has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in California City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at California City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at California City Middle is 28.1:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California City Middle?
78.6% of students at California City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California City Middle?
The largest demographic group at California City Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in California City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California City Middle?
California City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does California City Middle rank among public schools in California City?
By Resource Investment Index, California City Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in California City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mojave Unified?
Besides California City Middle, Mojave Unified also operates California City High (604 students), Robert P. Ulrich Elementary (503 students), and Hacienda Elementary (497 students). See the Mojave Unified district page for the complete list.